(44th Round) The Astros select 6'2" 205lb RHP Mike Schurz, senior from the University of Iowa.
In 28IP for the Hawkeyes, Schurz had 31H/14ER, 33K:22BB with three saves.
Schurz missed 2008 due to Tommy John surgery, but led the Hawkeyes with six wins, and also had nine saves in 2007.